Jack Doohan has been promoted to a full-time seat with Alpine for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The 21-year-old Australian has been employed as the team's reserve driver for the past two years, with his promotion confirmed on Friday.
Doohan had previously spent two seasons in Formula 2, finishing sixth and third in the championship standings in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
He replaces Haas-bound driver Esteban Ocon and notably becomes the first Alpine Academy prospect to graduate into a race seat with the constructor.
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Jack Doohan F1: Australian completes Alpine driver line-up for 2025
Doohan will team up with experienced Frenchman Pierre Gasly at Alpine next season.
The Gold Coast-born talent is "extremely grateful" for the opportunity.
"I am so happy to secure promotion into a full-time race seat in 2025 with BWT Alpine F1 Team," Doohan said.
"I am very grateful for the trust and belief of the team’s senior management.
"There is so much work ahead to be prepared and ready and I will give my best in the meantime to absorb as much information and knowledge to be ready for the step up.
"It’s exceptionally satisfying to be the first graduate of the Alpine Academy to be in a race seat with the team and I’m extremely thankful to those who supported me along the way to make this a reality.
"It's an exciting moment, a proud day for my family, and I look forward to taking it all in and pushing hard behind the scenes."
A truly surreal feeling to secure my future with @AlpineRacing as a @f1 Driver for 2025. A dream come true, I can't thank the team enough for this opportunity 🤝 pic.twitter.com/s4ngC7aPW5
— Jack Doohan (@jackdoohan33) August 23, 2024
Jack Doohan F1 contract: Salary, pay with Alpine
Doohan has signed a one-year deal with the Enstone-based team.
His salary has not been disclosed, but as a rookie, he will likely receive a package between US$1-2 million.
When will Jack Doohan make his F1 debut?
Fittingly, Doohan will make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Albert Park race will serve as the 2025 season opener and is scheduled for March 14-16.
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There will be up to three Australian drivers at next year's Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Oscar Piastri's seat with McLaren is locked in, while Daniel Ricciardo's status within the Red Bull set-up is unconfirmed.
Is Jack Doohan related to Mick Doohan?
Jack is the son of motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan.
Mick enjoyed a successful career, winning five consecutive 500c World Championships and picking up a total of 54 victories.
Despite his father's achievements on two wheels, Jack opted to race in four-wheeled vehicles.
He was in fact discouraged from pursuing a career in motorcycling after an accident at a young age.
